Glidden, IA

Diesel Mechanic



Job Description

Landus is currently seeking a Maintenance Technician! Do you have a passion for agriculture and maintaining and repairing equipment? Then come join our team!

We are seeking a motivated individual to perform tractor and trailer preventative maintenance/repairs while performing maintenance and repairs and maintain accurate accounting in parts inventory.

At Landus, you’ll find a fun team atmosphere and a stable career that offers excellent benefits for full-time employees! *Some nights and weekends will be required.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Includes but not limited to the following:

  • Repair and maintain company tractors and/or trailers using hand tools, precision measuring instruments, and machine tools
  • Diagnose, troubleshoot and examine parts for defects and excessive wear
  • Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electrical circuits utilizing computer-based software diagnostic programs and printed wiring schematics
  • Recondition, repair and/or replace parts
  • Perform routine maintenance checks including inspecting brake system, wheel bearings, electrical system, and air systems
  • Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair engine/driveline/ABS related issues utilizing sound mechanical knowledge and computer based diagnostic programs
  • Ability to set up and use common cutting, welding, and metal fabrication tooling and equipment as needed to complete trailer repairs
  • Other duties as assigned

Education and experience needed:

  • Valid state motor vehicle operator’s license. Class A CDL with required endorsements or able to obtain one and maintain current DOT physical preferred.
  • High School graduate or GED required
  • Diploma from Technical College or equivalent experience required
  • Basic to intermediate computer skills required
  • 2 years’ experience in heavy-duty truck repair
  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Other skills that will help you succeed:

  • Ability to solve practical problems
  • Have Agility, adapt and be flexible
  • Have Courage to own it and speak up
  • Win together as a Team
  • Be decisive with Speed and be prepared

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Recommended Skills

  • Agility
  • Commercial Driver's License (Cdl)
  • Construction Toolkits
  • Electrical Installation Work
  • Maintenance
  • Monitoring And Installation Of Braking Systems
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